Wink
Word | WINK |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | wink |
Pronunciations | /ˈwɪŋk/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Wink"
What do we mean by wink?
To close and open the eyelid of one eye deliberately, as to convey a message, signal, or suggestion. intransitive verb
To close and open the eyelids of both eyes; blink. intransitive verb
To shine fitfully; twinkle. intransitive verb
To close and open (an eye or the eyes) rapidly. intransitive verb
To signal or express by winking. intransitive verb
The act of winking. noun
A signal or hint conveyed by winking. noun
The very brief time required for a wink; an instant. noun
A quick closing and opening of the eyelids; a blink. noun
A gleam or twinkle. noun
A brief period of sleep. noun
To pretend not to see. phrasal verb
To come to a close; end. phrasal verb
A periwinkle. See periwinkle, and first quotation under wash, n., 13. noun
A quick shutting and opening of the eyelids; especially, such a movement of one eye made as a signal; hence, a hint, insinuation, command, etc., conveyed by or as by winking. noun
A nap; sleep. noun
The time required for winking once; a very short space of time; a moment: referring usually to sleep. noun
A twinkle; a sparkle; a flash. noun
To close and open the eyelids quickly; of the eyes, to be opened and shut quickly; blink; nictitate.
An act of winking (a blinking of only one eye), or a message sent by winking.
A brief period of sleep; especially forty winks.
A brief time; an instant.
The smallest possible amount.
A subtle allusion.
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